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An emotional tribute to Connor the Crusher, the world’s best wrestling fan

The wrestling world lost one of its most beloved fans recently. This beautiful video pays tribute.

by Bill Hanstock
Bill Hanstock
Bill Hanstock is a writer, author and Emmy Award-winning producer. He began writing for SB Nation in 2011.

The WWE is renowned for its interaction with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In late 2012, the WWE Universe was introduced to Connor “Stone Crusher” Michalek, a young boy with cancer who got to meet -- and tap out -- his hero, Daniel Bryan.

Sadly, Connor passed away shortly after WrestleMania in April. WWE put together the above tribute video, with lots of amazing footage and video of Connor. It is wonderful and it WILL make you cry. Well done, WWE.

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